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Our offices

For out of hours emergencies call: 01305 221000

Write to us

Write to us at our head office:

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ


Opening times are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

Visit us

Contact the relevant service first to see if you need to book an appointment.

You can use our online services to resolve most of your enquiries. This means you won't need to call or travel to one of our customer receptions.

You can find our customer receptions at the following locations:

County Hall

Address: Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XJ

Get directions to County Hall

Opening times

Monday: 8:30am to 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am to 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am to 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am to 5pm
Friday: 8:30am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Accessibility

  • Assistance animals are welcome - but sorry other dogs are not
  • Entrance - there is step-free access to our public reception area and committee rooms / council chamber, for wheelchair or buggy/pushchairs - although please be aware that support may be required to access some rooms
  • Parking - accessible parking spaces are available, situated close to the building 
  • Toilet facilities - accessible toilets are available
  • British Sign Language - If you use British Sign Language you can talk to us, using an interpreter, via our SignVideo video relay service
  • Hearing Loop - available upon request

Nordon Lodge (Blandford)

Address: 58 Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LN 

Get directions to Nordon Lodge

Opening times

Monday: 10am to 4pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10am to 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Accessibility

  • Assistance animals are welcome - but sorry other dogs are not
  • Entrance - there is step-free access to our public reception area and customer meeting rooms, for wheelchair or buggy/pushchairs
  • Parking - accessible parking spaces are available, situated close to the building 
  • Toilet facilities - accessible toilets are available
  • British Sign Language - If you use British Sign Language you can talk to us, using an interpreter, via our SignVideo video relay service
  • Hearing Loop - available upon request

Dorchester Library 

Address: South Walks House, Charles Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EE 

View the accessibility information for Dorchester Library

Get directions to Dorchester Library and Learning Centre 

Opening times

Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Weymouth Library

Address: Great George Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8NN

View the accessibility information for Weymouth Library

Get directions to Weymouth Library and Learning Centre

Opening times

Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Bridport Library

Address: South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY

View the accessibility information for Bridport Library

Get directions to Bridport Library

Opening times

Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Ferndown Library

Address: Penny's Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH

View the accessibility information for Ferndown Library

Get directions to Ferndown Library

Opening times

Monday: 10am to 6pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Library plus Customer Access Points

You can access a range of Dorset Council services at our Library Plus Customer Access Points, located in:

What you can do

  • get information, advice, support and guidance 
  • make payments
  • scan documents
  • access computers and phone's to enable you to apply, book, request and report, for Dorset Council Services
  • collect small containers

Available services

Wimborne Library

Address: Crown Mead, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HH

Get directions to Wimborne Library

Opening times

Monday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Midday to 5pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Hearing Loops are available at all of of our Customer Access Points.

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